Monday, February 27, 2012

Pop of Red

How cute are they?

Yes, I did it! I tried on the Apple Shorts. You have seen them in the window display picture HERE (forth down, styled with the sequin top). From the comments on JCA, it seems like many people were interested in them, so I thought I would brave baring my legs for you.

Shorts in size 6

They have the usual fit for J.Crew shorts, sort of. I mean, my weight have not been fluctuating much in the last 10 years, but more than 3 years ago I was usually a 6, two years ago I was always a 4, last year it was mixed 4/6, so maybe this year we are back to 6. I noticed that with many items, I seemed to go up a size. Is that cutting down on vanity sizes (pun intended)? Or did I just gain weight? But my old clothes still fit me, so I tend to think it is the former. Have you noticed that? Or maybe I started to prefer a looser fit?

Now, I do wear shorts for casual wear in the summer but I think this print would be a little 'too cute' for
me.

$54. 100% cotton.

But still, I am tempted. On sale, of course.

'Are
you going on vacation?' the SA asked me when I picked up the shorts.
'No' I answered 'I am just ahead of the season'.
'You are smart' she tried to fool me. 'They will sell out by the time you need them.'
'Or a sucker' I replied 'because they will most likely be on sale by then'.
She ignored me after that.

I didn't want
to say 'I am just trying them for my blog'. She might get intimidated.

Just kidding. She would just think I am nuts. And maybe I am (that's the
scary part).

I just grabbed these Sydney patent sandals to have something to try the shorts with. They fitted me in size 8, which is smaller of my J.Crew sizes, but they were a little narrow. Quite comfortable. Stable heel. Pretty color, although more orange than it looks on the website. I don't think they are worth $228. Wait, I just ready the copy. Man made footbed and sole? Not even $128, if you ask me. How about $82?

Next, we have another iteration of Talitha blouse, in the same print as the pencil
skirt seen HERE. This seems to indicate that there may be other items in
this print as well.

I would totally get this little purse, if I didn't already have one that fulfills the function, see HERE with the polka dot outfit.

I also tried on the Spindrift sweatshirt and new capri pants as seen in the last window display picture HERE, next to the maxi dress. Again, this looks like a repeated print. The maxi dress dress was nowhere to be seen.

The sweatshirt is a size Small and I liked it. I mean, it is pretty basic sweatshirt but for what it is, it fulfills the function. I would buy it (with some kind of promo) and I could live in those things at home and on weekends. Very useful. Also see it on Gigi HERE.

Foulard print cotton
cafe capri - $118

The Foulard print cafe capri pants were a surprising love for me. Surprising, because I usually don't like capris. I find them unflattering on me. But the thing that draws me to them is the patterned trousers trend. I find most of the floral/paisley incarnations too loud and sometimes hideous but I could do this. O yes, baby, I could. Only problem, they were $118, kind of pricey for trendy pants, if you ask me.

You can see the pants on beautiful Ema from 'My closet, my baby and I', HERE. They look great on her!

Close up of foulard pattern

That's all folks.

I have more for tomorrow: Fabiola Dress, some other unidentified (yet) dress, cotton striped v-neck sweater, and more. Stay tuned!

You are hilarious! I am sure some people think we are crazy with the blogging thing but it is fun and yours is so entertaining to read.

The apple print is cute but too twee for me. I am a 4/6 as well and always get a 6 in shorts (and I have many pairs) so maybe it is the way they cut them. I do prefer them to be a bit loose as I think they look better.

You totally rock those shorts, I think you should buy the entire outfit (shoes included when they go on sale. I am probably completely crazy but while I was watching the Oscars I spotted a very similar print on a dress in an excerpt from The Help (now I have to rent it just to see if they were apples or pears), so I am curious about what the description will say.

I am going to get the foulard capris today, I called my ps and she is holding a pair for me (she always gives me a 10% discount and in this case it is really worth it because when an item is less than $110 you pay a lower sale tax in NY (I hate paying the sale tax, I would move to NJ only not to have to pay it!)

Thanks Ema, I did not spot the fruit print, now I have to watch it too!I really liked the foulard print, and yes, I never buy any clothes in NYC because I cannot stand the thought about paying 10% more in tax.

The apple print is so cute. I'm always curious about those things. Will they sit or sell out, never to be seen again except on Ebay. My guess is they will sell out. I think they're priced to move. Thanks for sharing pics!

Moms and dads want their toddlers to glimpse superior, and mirror their dress and Chinese fashion clothes . The conventional trousers, shirts and attire dont slash it anymore. Youngsters fashion-clothes designers have gotten about the bandwagon and come Chinese style shoes up with trend lines specifically for small ones.